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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Kharitonov and Randall Flagg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Boris Kharitonov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Flagg pushes Kharitonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kharitonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Flagg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kharitonov is trying to drag Flagg to the mat but Flagg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flagg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flagg is trying to pull guard but Kharitonov has him pressed against the cage.
Kharitonov is trying to drag Flagg to the mat but Flagg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Kharitonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flagg is pressed up against the cage. Kharitonov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flagg down to the mat. Flagg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kharitonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flagg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Flagg circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg closes the distance and clinches.
Flagg wants a takedown.
Kharitonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flagg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kharitonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flagg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flagg prevents it.
Kharitonov goes for a takedown attempt but Flagg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flagg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flagg feints the counter takedown.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Flagg pushes him off.
Flagg pushes Kharitonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kharitonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Flagg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kharitonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flagg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flagg goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flagg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flagg tries to counter with a clinch but Kharitonov shakes him off and moves away.
Flagg moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flagg gets underhooks to prevent Kharitonov's takedown attempt.
Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Flagg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kharitonov down to the mat. Kharitonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
Kharitonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kharitonov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kharitonov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Flagg passes Kharitonov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flagg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kharitonov (0) vs (3) Flagg
Kharitonov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flagg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kharitonov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kharitonov reverses the position - he's now on top in Flagg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (3) Flagg
Kharitonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flagg is keeping the position for now.
Kharitonov wants to control from the top but Flagg keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to pass the guard but Flagg is keeping the position.
Kharitonov is working hard here to advance position.
Kharitonov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flagg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kharitonov has Flagg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (5) Flagg
Flagg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kharitonov is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flagg advances to half guard.
Flagg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kharitonov is just riding it out for now. Flagg eventually gives up the hold.
Flagg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (8) Flagg
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kharitonov is looking to improve his position.
Kharitonov wants to control but Flagg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking for a sweep. Flagg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flagg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kharitonov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (11) Flagg
Flagg goes for an armbar but Kharitonov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kharitonov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (4) vs (11) Flagg
Kharitonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flagg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flagg looking to control.
Kharitonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flagg is keeping the position for now.
Flagg working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Flagg keeping full guard, as Kharitonov tries to pass.
Flagg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kharitonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharitonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Flagg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flagg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharitonov being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharitonov advances to half guard.
Kharitonov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kharitonov (7) vs (11) Flagg
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Flagg is looking for a sweep.
Kharitonov tries to move to full mount but Flagg actually manages to regain half guard.
Flagg moves into full guard.
Kharitonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flagg is keeping the position for now.
Kharitonov trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov wants to pass the guard but Flagg is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Flagg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kharitonov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kharitonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flagg is keeping the position for now.
Flagg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kharitonov wants to control from the top but Flagg keeps moving.
Kharitonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Flagg is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Flagg looking for a sweep. Not yet Flagg, not yet.
Kharitonov passes Flagg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kharitonov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Flagg to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kharitonov is looking to advance position but Flagg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kharitonov (7) vs (15) Flagg
Flagg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kharitonov is looking to improve his position but Flagg isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Flagg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to lock up and control but Flagg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flagg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kharitonov is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kharitonov is squirming around, avoiding Flagg's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flagg wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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